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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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